Was there Training Today, if so, did any body see it, reports are desperately required by interstate people. PLEASE

according to Schwaby's twitter there was a scratch match on today, was anyone there?

there's a post on Demonology, saying that Sylvia came of the ground with a leg injury?

The post on Demonology is not a first hand report.

A poster has stated it was reported on SEN that Sylvia walked off from the scratch match clutching his lower leg.

Devastating if true and if it is severe but has anyone confirmed the report?

Oh, please no?! Best case scenario if something has happened - there is still, what, 7 weeks to go til round 1?! Would be so disappointing if something has happened after the reports of the pre season he's had!

Hopefully it's nothing more than cramp, but we'll have to wait and see.

Great, the stress begins....

Hopefully it's nothing more than cramp, but we'll have to wait and see.

Exactly. However, jumping to any conclusions is counter-productive.

There is no weight behind this and the club or Colin would not want any false rumours travelling around at such a positive time so unless we hear anything substantial (ie. a source better than SEN) we are better off not speculating at all.

If it's what I think it is, then that's pretty devastating.

I'll wait.

If it's what I think it is, then that's pretty devastating.

I'll wait.

And what's that?

clutching lower leg? At least its not a hammy, groin, knee. Doesnt sound like a broken ankle. Hopefully a corky or rolled ankle.

If it's what I think it is, then that's pretty devastating.

I'll wait.

wtf?

I'll wait...no I won't... i'll imply i know something and its bad... then i'll say i'll wait

wtf?

I'll wait...no I won't... i'll imply i know something and its bad... then i'll say i'll wait

Exactly, it is absolutely ridiculous to make an assessment based on what little information we have.

wtf?

I'll wait...no I won't... i'll imply i know something and its bad... then i'll say i'll wait

I hope it's not a calf injury. In fact, I hope it's nothing at all. Let's hope it's just a false report.

The post on Demonology is not a first hand report.

A poster has stated it was reported on SEN that Sylvia walked off from the scratch match clutching his lower leg.

Devastating if true and if it is severe but has anyone confirmed the report?

Its strange that nobody from both sites haven't appeared to have seen last weeks training or this week, or they are sick of writing them haha

Its strange that nobody from both sites haven't appeared to have seen last weeks training or this week, or they are sick of writing them haha

We should appreciate those that find the time to attend the odd training and give us first hand information based on what they've seen, including pictures occassionally. Those that do attend, can't attend every session. Sometimes a late change in schedule for training may also prevent those intending to see training, miss training.

So it's not really a case of those now "sick of writing" at all...even though you say it a little tongue in cheek.

The reports provided to date have been well received. We've been lucky to be well informed by those who find the time, for the benefit to the members of this site and O'logy. I'm sure there will be another report to follow soon enough.

We should appreciate those that find the time to attend the odd training and give us first hand information based on what they've seen, including pictures occassionally. Those that do attend, can't attend every session. Sometimes a late change in schedule for training may also prevent those intending to see training, miss training.

So it's not really a case of those now "sick of writing" at all...even though you say it a little tongue in cheek.

The reports provided to date have been well received. We've been lucky to be well informed by those who find the time, for the benefit to the members of this site and O'logy. I'm sure there will be another report to follow soon enough.

Hey guys, don't freak out just yet. My friend from Germany and I were there today, in the cold and wet. I just hadn't had an earlier time to write anything....

First things first, Sylvia did come from the ground in the first quarter of the actual scratch match, but we walked off himself, didn't seem in any kind of severe pain and was only barely limping. Up until then he had been in pretty fine form and looking very strong. Certainly wasn't any kind of panic from any of the coaches or medicos either when he came off, so i just can't see it being anything more than precautionary measures from a twinge.

GAWN, Man-child (Tappy is freaking HUGE), Meesen and Johnno were in the initial rehab group doing those same boring tennis ball dexterity drills with no huge enthusiasm. Garland and Blease joined later to do some light kicking drills minus Meesen and Johnno who are obviously completely resting the stress fractures. Petterd, Wona, Davey and Jamar also missed the actual scratch match. However in the earlier kicking and running drills, the big Russian looked to be moving and kicking fine, so i'm wondering how extensive his injury is.

Watts was doing solo training the whole time with three staff around him. I didn't see any kicking, but he was on the other side of the ground and i was watching other things but i don't know anymore than that. Looked odd. I also think (THINK) that he was late and got a small spray from Deano. I may be completely wrong, thats just how it looked to me.

As to the match itself... The usual suspects played well. Jonesy never stops trying and is always sprinting when all others are jogging. Beamer was his usual vocal self, particularly from the sideline when he was rested and played quite well. Seems to be lowering his eyes more and not always going for that long bomb inside 50 all the time. Morton played well of the half back flank and had me in stitches when a 50m penalty was awarded against him. "No way in hell that was 50! F#%kin bullsh#t!" came floating over the entire ground. Even when he was rested for a few minutes around 15 minutes later he was still talking to anyone who would listen about it, he he he. Hughes played reasonably well and showed no sign of injury, as did Bartram surprisingly for me. Bell missed a lot of targets however. Trengove smashed him into the ground with a ferocious tackle right in front of us to applause from the rather minute audience. Joel Mac and Miller had a good tussle for a lot of the game, i like the way Joel is fitting in with the other boys, he seems right at home. Jurrah had some moments, although a bit innacurate. Weather was atrocious though. Didn't stop Jonesy slotting a beauty from 45 out on the boundary line though.

I personaly thought Martin performed really well tho. Kicked a goal reminiscent of Jurrah's first goal in AFL. Fumbled a speccy then managed to soccer it through whilst lying on the ground. For me was the highlight of a wet weather match that was full of typical slippery ball fumbles and dropped marks.

I'm sure i'm forgetting some things (and I was terribly hungover, still am lol) so feel free to ask some further questions if you want. Have a handfull of photos but not really worth posting, don't show much.

Will be back next week for the intraclub! Go Dees!!

First things first, Sylvia did come from the ground in the first quarter of the actual scratch match, but we walked off himself, didn't seem in any kind of severe pain and was only barely limping. Up until then he had been in pretty fine form and looking very strong. Certainly wasn't any kind of panic from any of the coaches or medicos either when he came off, so i just can't see it being anything more than precautionary measures from a twinge.

Well thats seems ok I suppose

Hey guys, don't freak out just yet. My friend from Germany and I were there today, in the cold and wet. I just hadn't had an earlier time to write anything....

Thanks MR R Good report, Just wiping the sweat from my forehead about BIG COL !!

Weather was atrocious though. Didn't stop Jonesy slotting a beauty from 45 out on the boundary line though.

the weather probably helped Jonesy kick it, not exactly a great shot at goal normaly

Hey guys, don't freak out just yet. My friend from Germany and I were there today, in the cold and wet. I just hadn't had an earlier time to write anything....

First things first, Sylvia did come from the ground in the first quarter of the actual scratch match, but we walked off himself, didn't seem in any kind of severe pain and was only barely limping. Up until then he had been in pretty fine form and looking very strong. Certainly wasn't any kind of panic from any of the coaches or medicos either when he came off, so i just can't see it being anything more than precautionary measures from a twinge.

GAWN, Man-child (Tappy is freaking HUGE), Meesen and Johnno were in the initial rehab group doing those same boring tennis ball dexterity drills with no huge enthusiasm. Garland and Blease joined later to do some light kicking drills minus Meesen and Johnno who are obviously completely resting the stress fractures. Petterd, Wona, Davey and Jamar also missed the actual scratch match. However in the earlier kicking and running drills, the big Russian looked to be moving and kicking fine, so i'm wondering how extensive his injury is.

Watts was doing solo training the whole time with three staff around him. I didn't see any kicking, but he was on the other side of the ground and i was watching other things but i don't know anymore than that. Looked odd. I also think (THINK) that he was late and got a small spray from Deano. I may be completely wrong, thats just how it looked to me.

As to the match itself... The usual suspects played well. Jonesy never stops trying and is always sprinting when all others are jogging. Beamer was his usual vocal self, particularly from the sideline when he was rested and played quite well. Seems to be lowering his eyes more and not always going for that long bomb inside 50 all the time. Morton played well of the half back flank and had me in stitches when a 50m penalty was awarded against him. "No way in hell that was 50! F#%kin bullsh#t!" came floating over the entire ground. Even when he was rested for a few minutes around 15 minutes later he was still talking to anyone who would listen about it, he he he. Hughes played reasonably well and showed no sign of injury, as did Bartram surprisingly for me. Bell missed a lot of targets however. Trengove smashed him into the ground with a ferocious tackle right in front of us to applause from the rather minute audience. Joel Mac and Miller had a good tussle for a lot of the game, i like the way Joel is fitting in with the other boys, he seems right at home. Jurrah had some moments, although a bit innacurate. Weather was atrocious though. Didn't stop Jonesy slotting a beauty from 45 out on the boundary line though.

I personaly thought Martin performed really well tho. Kicked a goal reminiscent of Jurrah's first goal in AFL. Fumbled a speccy then managed to soccer it through whilst lying on the ground. For me was the highlight of a wet weather match that was full of typical slippery ball fumbles and dropped marks.

I'm sure i'm forgetting some things (and I was terribly hungover, still am lol) so feel free to ask some further questions if you want. Have a handfull of photos but not really worth posting, don't show much.

Will be back next week for the intraclub! Go Dees!!

Thank you from all who are unable to attend

We should appreciate those that find the time to attend the odd training and give us first hand information based on what they've seen, including pictures occassionally. Those that do attend, can't attend every session. Sometimes a late change in schedule for training may also prevent those intending to see training, miss training.

So it's not really a case of those now "sick of writing" at all...even though you say it a little tongue in cheek.

The reports provided to date have been well received. We've been lucky to be well informed by those who find the time, for the benefit to the members of this site and O'logy. I'm sure there will be another report to follow soon enough.

Not sure what the above is about?

I am for ever grateful for any news, and yes sick of writing was very much tongue in cheek

Hey guys, don't freak out just yet. My friend from Germany and I were there today, in the cold and wet. I just hadn't had an earlier time to write anything....

I personaly thought Martin performed really well tho. Kicked a goal reminiscent of Jurrah's first goal in AFL. Fumbled a speccy then managed to soccer it through whilst lying on the ground. For me was the highlight of a wet weather match that was full of typical slippery ball fumbles and dropped marks...

So Martin played forward in the match? I was told by BP that he is being groomed as our Full Forward that plays 2nd or 3rd ruckman (a la Kosi for the Saints). I know that will annoy a lot of people on here as they believe he is a better defender, but he's still a kid that hasn't fully developed, and is still relatively inexperienced as an Aussie Rules footballer due to his basketball background. Give this guy a year or two with stability in his role and he will grow.

I look to the future forward line of Watts at CHF, Martin at FF, LJ doing what he does best, and Wona, Tapscott and Maric playing at their feet. Like a lot of the future Melbourne lines, it will be very difficult to match up on let alone contain.

I was there today and heard Colin mention to one of the coaching staff that he had received a slight cork in the quad following a marking contest on the main pavillion wing. And he did walk off himself and received treatment as mentioned in the previous thread. He will be right for next Saturdays intra club game.

I though chip Frawley and Rivers were exeptional in the conditions continually hitting the packs hard and breaking the lines leaving their man in their wake.

Jurrah was fantastic, he tackled, smothered and had several shots at goal.

Scully and Trengrove lined up on each other in the middle and were solid. Scully showing his silky skills and hard nosed in and under attitude regularly. Trengrove was impressive tackling very agressively.

Overall a solid hitout in less then impressive weather. Hoping for a nice summer day next week!!!

I was there today and heard Colin mention to one of the coaching staff that he had received a slight cork in the quad following a marking contest on the main pavillion wing. And he did walk off himself and received treatment as mentioned in the previous thread. He will be right for next Saturdays intra club game.

A corky would be a relief in many ways, although some are hard to shake off. Thanks for that.